Embracing Success and Living as an Accomplished Woman
with Jean Criss
Do you ever hesitate to call yourself accomplished? In this inspiring episode of The Flourishing Entrepreneur, we delve into what it means to truly embrace and claim your successes with Jean Criss, a multi-faceted entrepreneur and author who personifies accomplishment. Jean shares her journey across diverse industries including media, fashion, and technology, shedding light on how owning your achievements can transform your self-perception and influence your professional trajectory.
Key Takeaways:
Owning Your Accomplishments: Jean discusses the importance of confidently acknowledging your achievements, and how this self-recognition can lead to greater opportunities and personal growth.
Pivotal Life Moments: Learn how Jean's personal challenges, including overcoming breast cancer and other adversities, have shaped her into the resilient and successful woman she is today.
Empowering Women: Discover Jean's passion for empowering women through her businesses and books, inspiring them to claim their space and succeed on their own terms.
Why Listen: If you've ever downplayed your success or struggled with impostor syndrome, this episode is a must-listen. Jean’s story is not just about achieving success but about living it daily and helping others to do the same. Get ready to be motivated to step into your power and declare yourself accomplished, just as Jean does—calmly, confidently, and rightfully.
Tune in to transform how you view your achievements and learn to live fully in your accomplished reality!
About Jean Criss
Jean Criss is an accomplished woman with over 25 years of experience in media and tech. She has founded four successful e-commerce companies, showcasing her brand innovation and ability to create. Her product innovations span various industries, including technology (factory floor automation tools, mobile devices); healthcare, fashion, retail (post-surgical intimate apparel, medical garments, costume jewelry); and business (digital media and marketing campaigns, video, and TV productions). With certifications in fashion business and digital media, Jean is a notable figure in the industry, regularly appearing on TV, podcasts, and live radio shows. She is also a philanthropist and passionate advocate for women in business, actively supporting their growth and empowerment. Jean's commitment to learning and staying updated on new technologies and trends allows her to navigate the ever-changing territories of media, fashion, and business with resilience and fortitude.
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Website: http://jeancrissmedia.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedIn.com/in/jean-criss
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Aleya Harris is the spark for your spark™. A trailblazer in purpose-driven story crafting, she is a marketing executive and ex-Google Vendor Partner who brings her dynamic experience to her role as the CEO of The Evolution Collective Inc. Aleya is an international award-winning speaker, the founder and lead trainer of Spark the Stage ™, and the host of the award-winning Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast. She is also the author of the upcoming book Spark the Stage: Master the Art of Professional Speaking and Authentic Storytelling to Captivate, Inspire, and Transform Your Audience. Her unique approach as a Strategic Storytelling Consultant has revolutionized the way businesses communicate, transforming workplace cultures and market positioning. With her dynamic energy and proven methodologies, Aleya guides clients to unlock their potential, articulate their radically authentic stories, and achieve unparalleled success.
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[00:01] Aleya Harris: When you look at yourself, or even better, when you talk to yourself about yourself, what do you say? What are some of the adjectives that come to mind? If we're honest, some of them might not be great. And then those adjectives form the story that we tell about ourselves. Oh, we're lazy, or we don't try hard enough, or we're a victim, or oh, this always happens to me. But what if we changed those words and truly owned them so that they flowed effortlessly inside and out of ourselves? What if those words were things like accomplished, sexy, smart, capable, successful, amazing, beautiful, worthy? What if those are the words that we said without having to put them into an affirmation or a mantra or beat them over our heads or stitch them into a needle point or whatever we have to do to convince ourselves that that is true? Because at the end of the day, if we're honest, we don't really believe them. Well, today we get to see what that actually looks like by talking to Jean Criss, who is a self proclaimed accomplished woman. She's an entrepreneur. She has two different businesses. She is an author of five different books. She's been in media, fashion, tech, AI, global leadership, and she's certified in several different areas. This is by everyone else's account, an accomplished woman. And more importantly, by her own account, she is an accomplished woman. And I want you to hear what that sounds like. Because if you inside of yourself are kind of like, I mean, I'm accomplished, but that's not my normal narrative, then you need to listen to see what it sounds like. Because sometimes we just need an example of how to talk about ourselves in a way that feels edifying, that feels wonderful, that feels generous to our spirits having this human experience. And that's what we're going to get to do today by talking with Jean Criss. All right, let's go.
[02:20] Yuliya Patsay: Welcome to the Flourishing Entrepreneur podcast with Aleyah Harris. If you're looking for actionable ways to overcome communication and differentiation challenges by sharing radically authentic stories, you are in the right place. Listen in and learn how to stand in the power of your unique narrative to transform your personal life, business and workplace culture. And now, your host, award winning international speaker, strategic storytelling consultant and Japanese whiskey lover, Ruby Coral's mom, Aleyah Harris.
[03:08] Aleya Harris: Hi, Jean. Thank you so much for joining us here on the Flourishing Entrepreneur podcast. How you doing today?
[03:13] Jean Criss: I'm doing great. Thanks so much for having me.
[03:15] Aleya Harris: Aleya, it is a pleasure, A pleasure. Before we dive into the questions, which I'm really excited to hear your answers to so let's just get a baseline. Tell the people who you are and what you do in a couple of sentences.
[03:31] Jean Criss: Okay, sounds great. I'm Jean Criss. I have two businesses, Jean Criss Media and Crisscross Intimates. I'm an accomplished woman that's been in media, fashion, tech and business. So I've kind of crossed a lot of different disciplines. And I enjoy content creation, digital media, really working for clients and, you know, that's really been my passion. I'm a risk taker. I feel like I'm a change maker. I enjoy doing. Yeah, just, you know, trying to work in a lot of different collaborative ways with clients and being creative and innovative. So that's just a little bit about me in a nutshell. I'm also a five time author. Yeah.
[04:14] Aleya Harris: Oh, I think that's wonderful. At the time of this recording, my book has not been published yet, but will in about 19 days. So I'm very, very much in admiration of you. But actually the most admiring thing that you've done, in addition to all of the bullet points, is what you said towards the beginning of when you started talking and you said, I am an accomplished woman.
[04:40] Jean Criss: Ooh.
[04:40] Aleya Harris: And for me, I feel like if more women could come out and say boldly and kind of just matter of factly, like you did, I am an accomplished woman. Most of our problems in life would be solved because we would be owning the power that we have. And I have only had a few interactions with Eugene, but that has been one of the overarching themes that I have in my experience of you is your quiet but bold confidence. And I really respect and admire that. But that just doesn't happen unless, I mean, hey, if it did for you, then thank God and your mama. I'm glad it happened. But most of the time when I meet people that are like you, that are just like, no, I know me. I know that. I know that I know me, and here I am. Something happened to you. So I want you to tell me about a pivotal moment in your life that made you into the gene that you are the one who can say so calmly, coolly, nonchalantly. Well, I'm an accomplished woman. Tell me about it, Jean.
[05:54] Jean Criss: Okay. Well, yes, you're absolutely right, actually, I have to admit, I was the shy, timid woman for many, many years. And not outspoken, very, you know, quiet and subdued. And I found my voice. I actually found my voice. And I think it was because of so many different experiences that I've been through that I had to speak up for myself. I think after you've been through so many different life and personal and business experiences, it teaches you a lot and it teaches you a lot about your inner strength and confidence and to become resilient and to learn to speak up. Because if you don't speak up for yourself, you know, the day is gone. And then when you become an entrepreneur, you have to speak up for yourself. So I think it's a combination of life experiences and business experiences. You know, some examples are going through breast cancer, going through sexual assault and sexual, you know, just sexual harassment in the workplace, going through different business experiences of, you know, people trying to walk over you, competitors, etc. You need to stand up for yourself and your brand and you know, know what you're doing and then, you know, people will take you seriously. You know, you got to do your homework. So, yeah, that's kind of a little bit about who I've become.
[07:28] Aleya Harris: Who have you? Well, I mean, and you sound like you're an amazing woman, but I want to go a little bit deeper. You mentioned a couple of things. You mentioned breast cancer. Congratulations on being a breast cancer survivor. You mentioned sexual assault, sexual harassment, dealing with competitors in workplace, any one of those. And I'm sure they all held pivotal moments because it's not like we only have one pivotal moment in our lives. We constantly pivoting. It's like doing the wattsie up in here. Pivot, pivot, pivot, pivot. But I want you to give us really a story about one of those moments and how it changed you into this accomplished woman or help lead you on that journey.
[08:08] Jean Criss: Okay. Yeah, I can give an example, a couple examples with my fashion brand. I have a post surgical fashion brand that I innovated and it was after I got my breast cancer, I became an author. And then I was like, oh my gosh, these garments are just so pathetic and utilitarian. So I created this fashion brand, right? So I was a newbie in the marketplace and a lot of competitors really couldn't believe that Gene, who comes from media, you know, is creating fashion from. From nowhere. Right. I didn't start in this industry, so that was the first part of it. But then, you know, I approached from the top down a lot of different competitors and I found a competitor who was interested to partner with me. So we strike a deal a couple days before signing the deal. The deal was that they were a 60 year old traditional shapewear fashion company that wanted was interested to launch a post surgical brand. So they're going to create a new division with my brand. I was going to continue on and manage the new designs with my patented collection. And then I was going to help them with their 60 year old branded company with media and marketing because of my expertise. That was the structure of the deal, ready to sign it, ready to roll. And I get a phone call that the deal is, is quote unquote put on hold, but it was really canceled. They said they had a company structuring, restructuring going on. You know, they needed to postpone it. Well, guess what? That restructuring announcement never happened. The rescheduling never happened. And that's when I realized that, you know what, it's a competitor just wanting to know what I was up to, looking at my patent designs, et cetera, et cetera. And they're threatened by me as a newbie in the marketplace. And that's when I realized, you know what, I'm doing things right, I don't need to be scared of them, they're scared of me. And that just helped me to become more confident with what I was doing. And I had many, many experiences like that. I had a, another brand try to sue me for my brand, a 60 page ridiculous document sent to me and even trying to sue me for using the color pink. And I'm like, nobody, nobody owns the, the colors in the world. So I have to respond to this ridiculous, you know, document. And it didn't go, it didn't even make it to court. I puts that whole thing, every single page, every single term on that. She was wrong with everything that, you know, she was, you know, making claim to. And you know, it just proves that competitors just will try to knock you out of the water in any, in any way that they can. And you know, another example is I'm, I'm seeking a million dollars for, to put some new designs in, into, into play. Yesterday I was supposed to sign that deal with a new angel investor. Well, the discussions that we had and then the contract that came through yesterday were night and day, you know, so they were not what they were supposed to be. And so I walked. I mean, you have to have that ability to know what you want and how the deals are supposed to be structured. And you know, it's not just competitors, but it's even new partners that you're supposed to work with that you need to know how to manage your business and what to ask for and what not to ask for. And that's just really been some pivotal moments in my career that it doesn't end. It just, you just keep learning and growing from those and it Makes you, I think, smarter business person, more accomplished.
[12:06] Aleya Harris: Wow. More accomplished, a more accomplished woman. I love it. And I. And I love those stories that you told and I. Especially the quote when you said that means I'm doing something right. And that's true. If you were a nobody, nobody would be paying attention to you and nobody would care. That means that you were capturing the attention. So I really enjoy how you phrase and reframed that. Instead of falling into the victim place, instead of falling into the, oh, well, it's me. Everyone wants to attack me. Oh, they're coming after me. You know, you're like, yeah, they're coming after me because I'm the one to beat. And I just. That mental reframe is the difference, I think, between success and failure. Because when people are in the very beginning, no one's looking at you because they don't even know what you're doing right. And you're working, you're plugging along, and you're plugging along. And you think that success will feel a certain way. You think it will feel like the sky open, God themselves shine down on you. You were given a little halo and a bucket of cash, right? That's how we feel like success will feel when in fact, you're showing us that success. Knowing you're on the path to success could feel like someone hitting you with a stupid lawsuit or someone trying to steal your idea, because that means that you have something good. And I really hope that people that are starting to feel those inklings of success that are running up against that friction, hear what you said, because then hopefully they'll also realize that they're on a good. On a good path. To me, that's all about that. Reframing the story you've told is all about how that can change a trajectory of your life. How do you believe those stories that you tell have changed your life, have changed the trajectory of your life when you've gone through, as you've talked about, so many different types of crises.
[14:13] Jean Criss: Well, they do. And, you know, success doesn't come from, you know, just the numbers in the books. You know, success comes from failures and from learning from those and applying those mistakes to, you know, pivoting and making change happen, but also providing constructive criticism to staff members as an example, and reshaping your organization so that it can be better moving forward so that you can grow in the right direction. I found that to be, you know, the case and just making sure that you're. You're collaborating with the right partners because you Know, somebody that you thought might be a great partner to work with may not be. And I've, you know, canceled a lot of partnerships when I've started to work with people six months into it, nine months into it, and then turned around and said, you know what? This. This isn't working. So I think, you know, you need to know when to call it a day and when to say, okay, this is moving forward, but we need to either pivot and make these changes or we need to, you know, just say bye. Bye. So I think, you know, those types of successes and failures have really, you know, taught me a lot. But you just continue to grow and learn. I guess it's a learning process. But, you know, and I have had mentors throughout the years that have helped me and shaped me, whether it be in publishing or sales and marketing, leadership roles throughout my career that, you know, taught me different. Different things in. In business. And. And I reflect back on some of those, you know, things that I learned from them that helped me to become who I am today, and I think that that's helped too.
[16:02] Aleya Harris: Well, you mentioned mentors, and, yeah, you can't really go through any of this on your own. You. You talked about, you know, knowing when to roll them and knowing when to fold them. I think that that's the expression. I do not gamble or play cards. So if it's not, my bad. But that's what we're going with for this episode. But how have your mentors helped guide you through some of these experiences? Because, yes, as an accomplished woman. I'm sorry, Wait, no, let me try to say it like Jean. Let me try to say it like Jane. You know, I'm just like, you know, an accomplished woman. It's whatever. As this accomplished woman, you are not an island of one. So how have you worked with guides? And truthfully, as you've been more accomplished, it's even more challenging to remain coachable. How have you maintained your ability to be mentored and coached as you've gotten more and more successful?
[16:56] Jean Criss: Well, a couple things. I gained my sense of humor back after I got divorced, and I think knowing, you know, and I gained a lot more confidence just becoming myself again. I got divorced. I was widowed at first, and then I got divorced in my second marriage, and I wasn't myself in my second marriage and kind of stuck in a bad place. But anyway, I. I gained, you know, my. My confidence back and I gained my humor. One of my publishers in the publishing industry taught me that there's a lot more fish in the sea. So what do you mean by that? And we had a lot of laughs about this because you. You had a client that things didn't work out with, go after and go chase, you know, another new client, basically. But, you know, it was meant in many different ways. I met. I met a lot of sharks in this business, and I've met a lot of piranhas, too. You know, you just need to know when to turn and when you know, when to focus and try to build that relationship and when to walk, as I mentioned. But some of my mentors have really embraced me, and they taught me how to teach. Teach me how to, you know, create my first P and L. And that has stayed with me throughout, you know, business. Some taught me how to, you know, work with just top CEOs of top leading companies. And so I've always been confident doing that. When I started my career, I called on top executives in the boardroom at General Motors. I started in Detroit. And, you know, I was the only woman calling on all of these executives selling, you know, computer hardware and software. So when I moved to the Northeast and, you know, started calling on computer executives, I was very confident calling on whoever I was talking to about whatever product I was pitching. So now having my own brands, it's the same thing and same thing in fashion. I had no problem calling the top executives at Waco and Natori and whomever to try to get my foot in the door. And that's what I did. And you build relationships. So I think, you know, having mentors and then building upon that, creating an advisory board is very helpful. And that's what I did. I selected, you know, individuals from all different categories. Finance, distribution, sourcing, just a lot of different categories to shape the right type of organization to help me build my brand when I first started. And so, you know, that. That really helped me get launched as well with my fashion brand. So those are just some examples that come to mind.
[19:41] Aleya Harris: Yeah, so up until this point, we painted the image of Jean Criss superhero. You, you have your origin stories, you're the super accomplished woman. But I want to go a little bit deeper with you and have a better understanding of what are the things that you had to move through that limited you. The limiting beliefs, the limiting behaviors that maybe almost made it so your superhero story wasn't written. What are the things that you maybe are dealing with now or have dealt with in the past that you've had to intentionally confront to be this accomplished woman? And how did you confront them so that others can learn to do the same.
[20:27] Jean Criss: Yeah. Well, one story I can share with you is I was widowed at 28 years old and going back into the workplace was very challenging. I felt. Felt very alone and abandoned. And when I, you know, I took about a month off and when I went back to the workplace, I was in the computer software industry at the time. You know, people didn't know what to say and how to treat you and felt very, you know, either. They were saying the wrong and sensitive things. I know they meant well, but it just came across really wrong. So. And then if you really wanted them to, you know, really be understanding and empathetic and you didn't. Didn't hear that from them, and they were kind of rude and crass, you know, you just realize that, you know what, you're not my friend. I don't need this. I need to move on and we need to move forward. I'm trying to move forward in my life, you know, so you just learn to just defriend those, those fears and defriend those individuals and ignore the ignorant. And that's what I did. And that, that started to help me become more confident in who I, who I was and become more resilient and stronger as a person. And that just, you know, built year over year, I have to say. And, and it helped me to move my career forward in an upward trajectory in media, publishing, tech. And I just kind of built on that. And it wasn't about having a personal life or not. It was just about I found my happy place and, you know, was able to, you know, be happy from within and then be able to move forward in my life. So that was something that really, you know, resonated with me. I don't know if that answered your question.
[22:26] Aleya Harris: Hey, I'll take the answer that you are giving me. This is all about you, sharing you with me and in turn with everybody else that's listening with the world so that we can get to know a little bit about you. Yes, but also the way that human beings work is when you go through something, it lets me see how what I'm going through can be changed, shifted, modified, transformed based on your story. So that's, that's the power of story and storytelling in general. And I want to know if you, as you're developing this amazing story of yours, fast forward, and you think about the story that you want people to tell about you when you're gone, what story would that be? Would it be of the accomplished woman or would it be something else?
[23:17] Jean Criss: Well, I actually have this poster that I love, and it says, be the kind of woman when your feet hit the floor each morning. The devil says, oh, ****, she's up. I have touched so many lives and worked so many different, diverse industries and technologies. I just continue to give and share, and that is my makeup. I mean, that's who I am, and that's what I enjoy. I mean, I want people to remember that. You know, I really embrace what I work on. I'm very passionate with what I do, and, you know, that's what I want people to remember. You know, I thought about this when you asked me. I. I also want my kids to. To be able to describe what their mom does for a living. When I became an entrepreneur, they were, you know, 10 years ago, they were fairly young, and I remember that they couldn't really describe what mom does for a living. And I kind of chuckled and it was kind of humorous and it didn't matter. But, you know, when eventually I'm. I'm gone, I hope that they'll be able to put a better wrap around it.
[24:30] Aleya Harris: Yeah, it's so funny. The people that are closest to us often can't describe what the heck we do. They're like, I mean, there's money in the. Thanks. So she's doing something, and I know it's legal, but other than that, I really can't do. She sits. I think if my daughter had to describe what I did, she would say, and she's two, mind you, about to be two in November. She would say, if she could articulate like this. Mommy sits and types with the ring light on, shining on her all day and talks to people. She talks to people loudly and types with a ring light on her face all day. That's what mommy does for a living. So we'll see how that defines itself and becomes more articulated as she grows up. But I thank you for sharing that, because it also reminds me that sometimes it's the action of what you're doing. Typing with a ring light on your face is not really as important as the lives you're touching. You talked about your being obsessed service and how you. Your kids might not be able to describe exactly what they do, but they know how you make them feel. So does everybody else that you interact with. And that is some of the most important parts of being an entrepreneur, right?
[25:48] Jean Criss: Yes.
[25:48] Aleya Harris: So now, Gene, I'm going to rub my magic crystal ball and become prophetess Aleah Harris, and I'm going to connect with the universe and say that whatever you ask for from the universe, Right now, you can 100% be sure that you will, in fact get it will menace. You'll be able to hold it, touch it, smell it, taste it. What are you going to ask for.
[26:17] Jean Criss: From the universe right now? Well, personal or business can be anything, right?
[26:26] Aleya Harris: For me, can be anything. And for me, there's not a huge delineation between the two. So you're asking the wrong person for that one.
[26:33] Jean Criss: Well, I kind of thought about that. As you know, from a business perspective, I'm looking for $1 million for my fashion brand. But that, that's a business thing and it's, you know, something moving forward with.
[26:44] Aleya Harris: But done. I spoke to the universe. It's done. Next request.
[26:51] Jean Criss: But on a personal business, I'm, I'm a believer in fate, and I found my first soulmate in life. He tragically passed away from an automobile accent when I was widowed. And then I remarried. My second spouse was not my second soulmate in life. So I am in search for that soulmate. And I know that individual is out there. And so my universe, I know it's going to happen. And you know, I don't stress about things like this. It's going to happen in time, and, you know, when it does, it does. And, you know, I'll be ready for it. And, you know, I'm just seeking a fun companionship and ready for that special person in my life when. When it does happen. So I'm a believer in fate. So that's, that's.
[27:42] Aleya Harris: I love it. Done. I spoke to universe.
[27:44] Jean Criss: It is done.
[27:45] Aleya Harris: And btw, this is now a dating show, everybody.
[27:49] Jean Criss: Hey, y'all.
[27:49] Aleya Harris: Check that headshot out. It's Jean Crisp. We have her website information, all her contact information. Genechrismedia.com Go and see if maybe you will find your soulmate in Jade. So, Jean, you have mentioned so many wonderful things about yourself and your journey, but why, for any and all of the things that you do, should I choose you over those nasty competitors that you have? Why should I pick Jean Cristo?
[28:22] Jean Criss: Yes. Well, I don't want to make fun of what I said earlier, but as an accomplished woman, I guess I have to say that again. I'm good at what I do. I have worked across many different industries, and I'm passionate about my work. I enjoy being very creative and innovative, and I think creativity comes from having some experience tragedy in life. And they say, you know, creativity comes out when, when you experience tragedies in life. And that really did happen with me. So I became very innovative by creating a jewelry Business, a fashion business, a media business. You know, becoming an author and all of those things happen at a time of my life, very pivotal. And I've done very creative things for clients in the same way. And so I'm sharing those types of experiences with customers and that's why they should work with me. I'm just very creative. I'm, I'm a risk taker and I don't, I don't do like out of the box type type work. I listen to customers and I like to just kind of peel the orange back and do something unique for them. That's going to work. So yeah, that's why they should come to me.
[29:40] Aleya Harris: I think that is a very compelling reason. I mean, I'm convinced, so hopefully everybody else is convinced. And when they do come to you because of your differentiated, unique, creative self, how do they get in touch with you? Where should they go?
[29:55] Jean Criss: Yeah, they can email me at infoenechrismedia.com and go to my website, jeanchrismedia.com and I'm on most social media sites so they can go to LinkedIn and find me. I have a link tree site. Link tree. Jean Chris. And you know, Instagram, Facebook, et cetera.
[30:20] Aleya Harris: So you are easily stalkable. For those who want to do business with you or date you, you are easy to be found. And I want everybody to know that Christ is spelled C R I S S and Jean is normally Jean J, E A N for those who are running or biking or whatever and you're trying to memorize this or you're handling a child, which is usually what my deal is. And you're not writing this down. Jean C R I S S. Well, thank you. Thank you. You phenomenal woman, you accomplished woman, you amazing woman. Jean Criss, thank you so much for being here on this podcast. It's been a pleasure talking with you.
[31:03] Jean Criss: Thank you. And can I offer a promotion while I'm. While I'm.
[31:06] Aleya Harris: Of course you can. We all love free stuff. What do you got?
[31:10] Jean Criss: Well, I'm going to give away a free book to the first 20 listeners who call in along with 15 minute free consultation with Jean Chris Media if they sign up. Yeah. For a business consultation. So just email me at infoencrismedia and yeah, they can get a book. One of my five titles of their choice.
[31:33] Aleya Harris: Wonderful. Well, what are the titles? So tell us. Tell us what? Tell us what. We win, Jean.
[31:37] Jean Criss: Yes, they're on Amazon and it's bliss. My Pain. I have a trilogy series and My Pain woke me up. And the first title is Bliss, legal injustice and live your dreams, which is about entrepreneurship. Then I have a children's book that I wrote about a dog called Fluffy. And then my fifth book is about women empowerment called Voices hear me now.
[32:03] Aleya Harris: I love it. It sounds like they will win big by winning a book. So make sure you take Jean up on that offer. Like she said, she is the gift that keeps on giving. Thank you, Jean, for being with us and for sharing that free gift. I appreciate that.
[32:19] Jean Criss: Thank you. Thanks so much for having me today.
[32:22] Aleya Harris: Absolutely. Well, I don't know about you, but I feel more like an accomplished woman after listening to Gene than I did before. I feel like not only do I need to own it more, you know, like, I really need to say, hey, I'm an accomplished woman. Hey, I've done this up. I mean, I have my success list. I've given myself citations of all of the things that I've done that make me successful. But really owning them and getting them down into the deeper part of my soul and my psyche, realizing that the things that I've gone through have made me who I am. And that is exactly why I'm successful. I don't need to hold on to the story of the struggle, but I can hold on to the story of the success. And also, if you were listening to Gene, hold on to the story of why I was struggling in the first place. Because I'm on the path to success. I'm always on the path to success, no matter what is happening to me, because the universe is always working out things for my highest good. And you know what? The same is true for you. The universe is always working out things for your highest good. All of the cooperative components are always coming together to make sure that not only you can see the success, you can feel the success, but you know it. And you can in fact say that, yes, I am accomplished, and that's what I want for you. That's what I want for you now and for ever. For you to see your worth, own your value, and step out onto the world with some pep in your step so you could be of highest service to yourself and other people. And I think that's pretty nifty. I think that's pretty darn nifty. All right, my friend. Well, that's what I leave you with today. I know you enjoyed this episode, because I did. And I hope that you, like, subscribe. Go ahead, follow. Do all the things. Send me a carrier pigeon. Email me@aleyaharris.com if you want to chat some more about this episode or anything else going on in your life, I am all ears. Go on ahead. This is the Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast. My name is Aleyah Harris and I'm sending you now and forever, lots of love, light and abundance. All right, bye for now.
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